Elin Johnson
Expertise
- National Higher Education Research
- Institutional, State, and Federal Policy
- Workforce Innovation
- Credentials and Microcredentials
- Transfer Students
- Community Colleges
Education
- BA in International Relations and Journalism & Media studies, Linfield University
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
Elin Johnson is a writer for BestColleges. She has been covering higher education since 2019. Based in Seattle, she has a BA in journalism and media studies and international relations from Linfield University. Elin’s byline has appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Well News, New America, and Work Shift. She is the former editor of The Cordova Times and a former content advisor for the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.
Read Elin Johnson's Latest Articles
Best Online Master's in Library Science Degrees of 2025
Want to become a librarian or archivist? Explore some of the best online master's degree programs in library science.
June 27, 2025
Trump Wants to Close the Education Department. Here's What That Might Mean for Students' Financial Aid.
Congressionally appropriated financial aid college students depend on such as Pell Grants and federal work-study programs wouldn't go away. But there could be disruptions.
June 19, 2025
10 of the Highest-Paying Business Management Jobs
There are several high-paying jobs you can land with a degree in business management. Read our guide to learn how much you can earn in business management.
June 17, 2025
Scholarships for Adults and Nontraditional Students
Explore our guide of scholarships for adult and nontraditional students so you can make your college degree more affordable.
June 12, 2025
Earn Your Accelerated Psychology Degree Online
Want a career in psychology without spending a lot of time in a degree program? Consult our guide on accelerated psychology degrees.
June 12, 2025
